Safeguarding Advisor X/ H/F at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Responsibilities

• Contextualization/Adaptation of the Behaviour Management and Prevention Strategy
• In collaboration with the HOM and the Behaviour Unit, design, implement, and monitor the behaviour management and prevention strategy, including:
• Context analysis of barriers and fears related to reporting.
• Safeguarding risk assessment and stakeholder discussions to identify risks and mitigation measures.
• External mapping with HRCo to identify key national contacts (INGOs, local associations) for abuse prevention and local expertise.
• Multidisciplinary engagement with key staff involved in abuse prevention (social workers, health promotion teams).
• Adaptation and Implementation of the Prevention Strategy
• Develop a mission-specific prevention strategy based on context analysis and risk assessment.
• Facilitate the understanding and implementation of MSF complaint procedures.
• Establish sustainable communication channels with projects and communities.
• Strengthen community networks and deepen knowledge of behavioural challenges.
• Raise awareness among senior management on fostering a safe working environment.
• Train staff on sensitive handling of complaints and referral mechanisms for psycho-social and medical support.
• Monitoring and Supervision
• Engage with senior management and the Behaviour Unit to analyze trends and adjust prevention activities.
• Conduct field visits and oversee Behaviour Focal Points.
• You will receive support from MSF teams and technical guidelines to ensure success.

Your profile

• 2 years of experience in the field of safeguarding in an international organization (is a must) 
• Field Humanitarian experience  
• Experience and / or interest in social work /rights-based organizations, women’s organizations. Social process facilitation is an asset. 
• English language essential, Swahili or Somali language desirable.